Albert Clemens
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1935
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, composer
Notes: The Library of Congress names file states that “Albert Clemens” is a pseudonym of Cripple Clarence Lofton. However, Bob L. Eagle and Eric S. LeBlanc, in "Blues: A regional experience" (2013), state that Albert Clemens is the younger brother of Clarence Clemens, aka Cripple Clarence Lofton. Dixon/Godrich/Rye states that he is believed by some to be Clarence Lofton, and his real name is Adam Wilcox. Pseudonym used by Albert Clemens.
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-85787 | 10-in. | 4/12/1935 | Policy blues | Albert Clemens | Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano | vocalist, composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Clemens, Albert," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/201920.
Clemens, Albert. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/201920.
"Clemens, Albert." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 April 2024.
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